Well first off, The Autoworks in Westwood (I believe) specialize in brit
cars. THe owner is a real good mechanic. Knows his stuff. He's a bit
pricey, though. Bob Medinsky from MGTs is in North Jersey somewhere as
well. Another MG god. He's listed in information as M.G.Ts with the
periods.
As to the problem, I would check two things. First off, my starter used to
click when it wasn't getting enough juice from the battery. Check that
there's enough charge. Second, later on my starter used to get stuck in
the ring gear when the the pinnion (on the starter) began to wear. A good
temporary fix is a long pipe (about three feet) and a good smart tap
(multiple) on the starter. You should hear it click back into place. If
not, just loosen the starter bolts and move it around a bit. Otherwise,
pull it and check out the condition of the starter, and the ring gear as
both can get damaged if one goes.
Good luck.
Michael
'78 Midget
'87 300ZX
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-----Original Message-----
From: Charles D. Sorkin [mailto:cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 08, 1999 9:01 AM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Mechanic referral needed...
Good morning, MG list:
Does anyone have a reputable MG mechanic to recommend in the area of
Northern New Jersey, specifically, near Montclair, NJ?
In any case, since this is my first posting, let me introduce myself as the
owner of a 1974 MG Midget. This week, the car developed a difficulty in
starting. First two turns of the key got the starter cranking in the normal
manner. One the third turn I got that pathetic click and hum that normally
indicates that my wallet will soon be lighter.
Have tried to examine the starter, distributer, and electrical connections,
but I am limited by my current lack of tools and an unlit garage. The
Haynes manual indicates that sometimes the starter motor "sticks" and must
be dislodged with a spanner, but I could not determine whether or not this
was occuring.
Regards,
Charles D. Sorkin
cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com
Bloomfield, NJ
1275 Midget
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